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#ECBW Meet & Tweet: Erie Ale Works

by Jim Wertz5/18/2015, 8:20 AM

You've had the beer. Listen to the brewers review the fruits of their labor.

The Renaissance of American Industry

by Jim Wertz5/13/2015, 7:15 AM

How collaboration in the local craft brewing movement is revamping local industry on a national scale.

Erie at Large: The Challenge of Municipal Elections

by Jim Wertz5/13/2015, 7:00 AM

Why politics in Erie is more about filling a vacant position than challenging an incumbent.

Sestak Kicks Off Book Tour In Erie

by Jim Wertz5/4/2015, 10:31 PM

Fmr. U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak brings book tour and campaign to Erie.

Erie at Large: Campaign Finance Reform

by Jim Wertz4/29/2015, 6:15 AM

The lost message in Douglas Mark Hughes's 535-letter delivery.

Harkins Introduces Safety Legislation for Public Employees

by Jim Wertz4/28/2015, 11:30 AM

State Rep. Pat Harkins introduces legislation to protect public employees exempt from OSHA.

TEDxErie Coming Soon

by Jim Wertz4/22/2015, 9:00 AM

Independent TED conferences are held around the world. TEDxErie is on its way.

Film Office to Host Intellectual Property Seminar

by Jim Wertz4/21/2015, 9:36 PM

Greater Erie Film Office hosts seminar on intellectual property for creative works.

Erie At Large: Neighborhood Resource Organization

by Jim Wertz4/15/2015, 7:15 AM

A data-driven, public health model approach to revitalization.

A Q&A with Jack Speer

by Jim Wertz4/1/2015, 10:15 AM

The NPR vet gives his take on the current state of journalism.

Pre-K for PA

by Jim Wertz4/1/2015, 8:30 AM

Developing critical social skills at an early age through play and learning.

Erie At Large: In the Zone

by Jim Wertz4/1/2015, 5:15 AM

Zoning laws may not be the sexiest part of local government, but they are, without a doubt, an incredibly important aspect.

Rolling Stones Get Their Ya Yas Out on 2015 North American Tour

by Jim Wertz3/31/2015, 8:59 PM

The Rolling Stones announce their first North American tour since 2007. It's more than rock n' roll.

Online Petition Challenges Local Judge

by Jim Wertz3/27/2015, 10:51 PM

Change.org petition asks Erie county judge for resignation and apology.

Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidates

by Jim Wertz3/27/2015, 6:12 PM

The Erie County Bar Association polled its membership to rate judicial candidates. The judgements may suprise you.

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